Acid reflux is usually most effectively treated with a combination of lifestyle changes, prescription or OTC medication, and natural or herbal remedies. The combination of GERD treatment you use is ...

The SCALE Kids trial, which is the first to examine liraglutide’s effects in young children, found improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar control, and offered new hope for managing pediatric ...

Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health conditions, bullying, and self-esteem issues. Are weight loss drugs the answer? Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah Scott With childhood ...

Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health conditions, bullying, and self-esteem issues. Are weight loss drugs the answer? With childhood obesity on the rise, a weight loss drug may soon be a ...

The drugs mimic hormones that affect appetite, feelings of fullness and digestion. Researchers found that kids who took the drug for more than a year reduced their body mass index – a measure of ...

Based on the results of the trial, drugmaker Novo Nordisk has asked U.S. regulators to expand use of the medication for kids in that age group, a company spokesperson said Tuesday. If approved ...

There are no FDA-approved medications for children with obesity. The agency approved Saxenda, which has the chemical name liraglutide, for teenagers in 2020 and for adults in 2014. Novo will seek ...

This case vignette of a 3-month-old infant with emesis after feeding and poor growth is accompanied by two essays, one recommending medication and the other supporting nonpharmacologic interventions.

Children who received the placebo medication saw their BMI increase by 1.6 per cent. At the same time, children who received the drug slowed their weight gain to 1.6 per cent of their body weight ...